Why Vendors Matter

Bachelorette planners, Airbnbs, decor companies, transportation providers, chefs, yacht charters, nightlife hosts, and local businesses all rely on one essential ingredient:

Entertainers who show up with energy, professionalism, and high-quality service.

Whether it’s a pool party, private event, brunch, themed party, or group experience—
entertainers set the tone.

They create the atmosphere.
They elevate the client experience.
And their performance directly impacts your reviews, your referrals, and your reputation.

When entertainers are supported, paid fairly, and treated well, the entire industry wins.

Many vendors don’t realize:

• Some agencies are paying the lowest wages in the nation
   
• Entertainers are absorbing all the physical and mental costs
   
• The workforce is approaching burnout
   
• Talent turnover is higher than ever
   
• Entertainers feel undervalued and overworked
   
• Corporatized agencies are prioritizing volume over quality
   
• Performers are asked to do more… for less
   

This results in:

• Poorer client experience
   
• Less enthusiastic talent
   
• Higher no-show rates
   
• Reduced event energy
   
• Talent shortages during peak seasons
   
• Entertainers leaving the industry entirely
   

When entertainers suffer — vendors, clients, and the whole ecosystem feel it.

A.M.E. is here to reverse this trend.

Supporting entertainers is not complicated.
It means publicly aligning with standards that protect them:

When entertainers know vendors stand with them, it fuels:

• Better morale
   
• Higher energy
   
• Greater loyalty
   
• Better service
   
• Better reviews for your clients
   

This partnership uplifts everyone involved.

We ask that vendors:

1. Acknowledge the entertainers who serve your clients
   (Their wellbeing directly impacts your ratings and guest satisfaction.)
    
2. Support fair pay standards
   We will soon publish the A.M.E. Recommended Wage Guide — vendors who align gain recognition.
    
3. Be mindful of who you partner with
   If an agency is paying drastically below industry standards, this contributes to entertainer burnout.
    
4. Encourage clients to treat talent respectfully and professionally
   Simple guidelines go a long way.
    
5. Allow your company to be listed as a “Vendor Ally” of A.M.E.
   (This benefits your brand, your clients, and the performers.)
    
6. Communicate any concerns or experiences directly to us
   This helps us track trends and push for ethical improvements.
    

Supported entertainers give better energy, safer interactions, and higher-quality service.

Clients increasingly care about ethics — partnering with A.M.E. shows your business does too.

Vendors get early updates on:

• Industry standards
   
• Wage trends
   
• Professional conduct guidelines
   
• High-demand roles
   
• Seasonal labor forecasts
   

You’ll receive the A.M.E. Vendor Ally Badge for your website, marketing, and Instagram profile.

Your business will be listed as a supporter of:

• Fair pay
   
• Entertainer wellbeing
   
• Industry professionalism
   
• Ethical forward movement
   

Without protected entertainers, this industry will collapse.
Vendors ensure its longevity by supporting the people who power it.

The process is simple:

Tell us your business name, contact info, and the services you provide.

A brief summary of our standards (you’ll receive a digital copy).

Place it on your website or Instagram to show clients you support ethical entertainment.

Your company will appear on our Vendor Support Directory.

A brief update call about industry trends, fair pay progress, and entertainer wellbeing.

You see the inside of these events.
You know how hard entertainers work.
You know how much client experience depends on the people bringing the party to life.

Supporting A.M.E. isn’t just the right thing to do —
it’s the smart thing to do.

This industry thrives when its entertainers thrive.
We invite you to stand with us.

[ Partner With A.M.E. ]
(button leading to Vendor Support form)